Americans for Intelligence Reform

Brad Johnson, President, and retired CIA Senior Officer and Chief of Staff. Insight into current events from an intelligence angle.

Boris Johnson gives title to former KGB officer’s son

How did the son of a high-ranking KGB officer become a Lord? His own Intelligence Agency warned Boris Johnson against the move, but they were ignored. What is going on on the other side of the pond? Brad Johnson explains.

How Russia weaponizes its natural gas against enemies

Money is always in any warring country’s arsenal and Putin is using it now by controlling Russia’s natural gas pipelines. Eastern and Western European countries dependent upon it have little choice but to negotiate with Russia to heat homes. And who controls the price of it? Russia. How they run their scam is quite interesting! […]

Ukraine Update: Why it is still about Crimea

Brad Johnson takes a dive into recent history and unravels Putin’s intentions in territories around the Black Sea. Why is Crimea so important? Where is the Donbass area? How is the Transnistria region an ally for Russia? Understanding the geography and occupants within it will give you a better picture of this disturbing conflict caused […]

Sunday Coffee with Jeemes: Ukrainian Quicksand, the Law of Unintended Consequences

UKRAINIAN QUICKSAND: THE LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES                                        by Jeemes Akers “The law of unintended consequences is the only real law of history.”                                                                                           Niall Ferguson “There are downsides to everything; there are unintended consequences to everything.”                                                                                            Steve Jobs   Last week, I met my close friend (and fellow Agency “cube mate”) Nat W. […]

Biden backpedals help to Ukraine with fighter jets

As predicted last week, Poland called on the U.S. promise to provide and stage air defense planes to Ukraine. Uh, no, said the Biden Administration. Even after sweetening the deal with the offer of Migs and pilots, Poland was rejected. Why make deals with the U.S. when you only get empty promises?  Related video: https://intelreform.org/poland-willing-to-donate-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-to-boost-air-power/ […]